Canon shows off 14.7MP Ixus 980 IS
Canon is lining up an all out assault on the compact competition this morning, rolling up with the awesome, feature–packed Digital Ixux 980 IS.The new dinky digicam comes in a sexy all–black design and comes with a feature list that makes some DSLRs look like Fisher Price toys.Beneath that gorgeous black bod’ you’ll find a 14.7MP sensor, 3.7x optical zoom, red–eye correction, face and motion detection and 30fps video shooting for getting your work on YouTube no sweat.It’s also the first Ixus to come with a full manual mode, so those of you who know a thing or two about photography can tinker about to your hearts content.It clocks in at £369 and is due to hit shelves by the end of the year. Will it make it into our digital compacts top ten? Stay tuned to find out.Essentials Canon Ixus 980 IS Price: From £369 On sale: TBA Contact: Canon
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DoctorDee
3 years ago
I purchased a Canon Ixus 980IS in November 2008. I took it with me when I went hiking in the UK, in Winter. This means, basically in cold and wet conditions. I carried the camera in my backpack in a waterproof bag, or in the pocket of my quality waterproof jacket. After five times of using the camera, it stopped working. I sent it to Canon for repair. They told me the camera was suffering from "corrosion" and I was liable for the £120 repair bill. This camera was six weeks old and had been used five times. Before buying the Canon, I had been using a Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 which had been used in the same conditions many many times, and is still going strong. The corrosion in the Canon seems to have been caused by condensation - I would avoid this camera if you are going to use it in anything but dry warm conditions.